MSC declares - End of Voyage Declaration for Shipments to the Arabian Gulf

(Above image taken from marine traffic)

Recently on 3rd March 2026, MSC issues an advisory that it is compelled to declare an End of Voyage for all shipments currently under MSC’s custody and care, whether located ashore or at sea, and destined for ports in the Arabian Gulf.

All shipments currently en route will be diverted to the next safe port of discharge. At that location, cargo will be discharged and placed at customers’ disposal for local delivery and recovery.

A mandatory surcharge of USD 800 per container will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs. Furthermore, all discharge-related expenses — including, but not limited to, handling, storage, and any ancillary charges — shall be for the sole account and risk of the cargo, in accordance with the MSC Sea Waybill / Bill of Lading Terms and Conditions, particularly Clause 13 (Special Circumstances).

The booking for which containers are not picked will be cancelled and the bookings for which containers are picked, the containers needs to be returned after cargo destuffing.

Above data taken from MSC website.

The vessels are on high sea and MSC is also exploring the options for moving the containers to Khor Fakkan  which is in UAE before Strait of Hormuz.

In case of container discharge and destuffing at Indian port will be a complicated option due to challenges from customs, we would advise exporters to move cargo to Gulf ports and  then move the containers  by road to Inland locations.